- Asked by: Alex Fergusson, MSP for Galloway and Upper Nithsdale, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 June 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Peter Peacock on 18 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-336 by Peter Peacock on 3 June 2003, whether it will define the phrase "commercial close".
Answer
Commercial close is the point at which a contract is signed between the party procuring a facility or service through a public private partnership and the party selected to provide that facility or service.
- Asked by: Alex Fergusson, MSP for Galloway and Upper Nithsdale, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 June 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 12 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is satisfied that temporary trunk road closure orders to facilitate community events such as gala days and common ridings are fully effective.
Answer
Yes. The promotion of a temporary traffic regulation order for a trunk road closure is an effective and legal way to facilitate community events.
- Asked by: Alex Fergusson, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 February 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Malcolm Chisholm on 12 February 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-33266 by Malcolm Chisholm on 24 January 2003, how many journeys were undertaken in 2002 by ambulances transferring patients between (a) the Garrick Hospital, (b) private homes in the DG9 postcode area and (c) GP surgeries and (i) Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, (ii) Cresswell Maternity Unit, Dumfries, and (iii) the Crichton Royal Hospital.
Answer
This detailed information is not readily available. The Scottish Ambulance Service transfers many patients from the Stranraer area to hospitals in Dumfries and elsewhere, including Ayr and further afield. The general manager of the service's South West Division has advised me that he would be happy to meet with you to discuss ambulance provision in the area, together with the Service's plans for future developments. I have asked him to contact you to offer such a meeting.
- Asked by: Alex Fergusson, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 January 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Ross Finnie on 6 February 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress is being made towards the implementation of the fallen stock scheme.
Answer
Proposals for a fallen stock scheme are under active consideration. Key stakeholders are closely involved in this process.
- Asked by: Alex Fergusson, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 January 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Lewis Macdonald on 24 January 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider holding a public inquiry on the proposed location of the Robin Rigg development, given the opposition of Dumfries and Galloway Council and Allerdale District Council to the development.
Answer
This application for consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 has completed its public consultation process and is being considered by officials. A recommendation has yet to be brought before the Scottish ministers for determination. The decision on whether a public inquiry should be held will be made then.
- Asked by: Alex Fergusson, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 January 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Lewis Macdonald on 24 January 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what role the Minister for the Environment and Rural Development will play in the consideration of the planning application to build a 60-turbine wind power station at Robin Rigg in the Solway Firth and of the objections to the application, with specific reference to national scenic areas.
Answer
The Minister for the Environment and Rural Development will have no direct role to play in the consideration of the application for consent for the proposed wind farm development at Robin Rigg. I shall make the determination on behalf of the Scottish ministers.
- Asked by: Alex Fergusson, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 January 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Lewis Macdonald on 24 January 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects to consider the planning application to build a 60-turbine wind power station at Robin Rigg in the Solway Firth and what consultation process will be introduced.
Answer
An application has been made to the Scottish ministers for consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 for the construction and operation of a wind farm at Robin Rigg. That part of development that will take place within Scottish waters will not require planning consent.A decision on this application is expected in the near future.
- Asked by: Alex Fergusson, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 January 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Frank McAveety on 23 January 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish the report of its short-life action group on myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
Answer
We expect the report to be published within the next two weeks. I will send copies to the parliamentary members of the Cross Party Group on ME. I take this opportunity to thank the members of the short-life group for giving their time and expertise, and the people outside the group who contributed to its work in person or in writing.
- Asked by: Alex Fergusson, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 January 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Ross Finnie on 22 January 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what direct subsidy would be payable to the developers if the 60-turbine wind power station proposed at Robin Rigg in the Solway Firth was approved.
Answer
The developers have made an application to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for assistance under the UK Capital Grants Scheme for offshore wind. The outcome will be determined by a competitive process and is expected to be announced during the summer.
- Asked by: Alex Fergusson, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 January 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Ross Finnie on 22 January 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what annual average subsidy would be payable by electricity consumers for the electricity generated if the 60-turbine wind power station being proposed for Robin Rigg in the Solway Firth was approved.
Answer
The Renewables Obligation (Scotland) imposes limited additional costs upon all suppliers of renewable energy. The extent to which these costs are reclaimed from consumers is a commercial matter for the companies concerned.
